About Us
The Sahara Welfare Association was founded in 1992 by Dr. Saira Bano, Sahara Welfare Association is a non governmental, non profitable, non political and development oriented organization operational inKarachi,Pakistan. Sahara Welfare Association has been designing and implementing community driven innovative approaches to development. Sahara Welfare Association strongly believes in community participation as a key factor in the development. It is strongly committed towards the wellbeing of the communities surrounded by the widespread ignorance, poverty, multiple social backwardness, financial and educational problems. It believes in the uplift of communities through harnessing their own potentials developing linkages with relevant line agencies and building their capacities. The interventions made so far by Sahara Welfare Association are totally owned by itself.
Mission Statement
The Sahara Welfare Association is a resource for people, businesses, and communities in Karachi working toward prosperity through economic and social justice. Our purpose is to strengthen families, grow a sustainable regional economy, cultivate leadership and philanthropy, and foster respect for all. Through our grants to non-profits, loans to local businesses, and other special programs, the Sahara Welfare Association is building a strong foundation for the future of our region.